Dovin Basals are creatures in the fictional world of Star Wars used by the Yuuzhan Vong that are able to generate powerful gravitational fields.

Use

They are used mainly as propulsion devices by generating a gravitational field. Their second important usage is shields: they can create micro-blackholes that can absorb laser shot at the space craft, as well as pretty much anything else, from proton torpedoes and concussion missiles to whole ships. As a side effect, they can also dramatically drain deflector shields of nearby enemy crafts (within meters). Further, they can be used as weapons against planets: a powerful Dovin Basal dropped on the surface of a planet can target a moon to slow it down and make it crash on the planet. This was first used on the planet Sernpidal, resulting in the tragic death of one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars universe.

Dovin Basals can range from the size of a human fist to the size of an escape pod, or even larger. They are deep red and purple, sometimes with a bit of dark blue, and resemble human hearts.